B.C. New Democrats invite public input on electoral reform; Liberals cry foul
VICTORIA — British Columbians are invited to help shape a referendum planned for next fall that could reform the province’s voting system in time for the next election in 2021.
Attorney General David Eby said Thursday that the government has launched its How We Vote website, asking for public input on the question or questions that will be on the referendum ballot.
The New Democrats promised electoral reform during last spring’s election campaign and last month introduced legislation calling for a mail-in vote that requires a 50 per cent, plus one margin to be successful.
The government also wants suggestions about possible voting systems, Eby said at a news conference.